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AVA Gallery and Art Center

Current Exhibitions

Cynthia Atwood & Mark Lorah

Heidi Broner | Chris Papa

Apr 4- May 10

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Goss Logan Insurance

SHAPE/SHIFT: Objects and Non-Objectives

Mar 14 - Apr 26

Last Day is Saturday!

In the 1960s, a group of American artists, including Sol LeWitt and Donald Judd, embraced the philosophy of non-objective art. By creating highly simplified geometric art out of industrial materials, they elevated these to an aesthetic level. Their work became known as minimal art. Non-objective art is a general term that defines abstract art forms that lack adherence to identifiable, quantifiable, and observable characteristics of the living world, in other words, non-representational. “Non-objective art may attempt to visualize the spiritual and can be seen as carrying a moral dimension, standing for virtues like purity and simplicity.” This group show honors the legacy of minimalism, abstract, and non-objective movements.

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Steve Chase: A Singular Vision

April 17-June 6

Steve Chase, an accomplished artist who studied under the late Clifford B. West at the AVA Gallery and Art Center, as well as at Art Lab, is renowned for his bold, colorful works created with oil pastel on paper and Yupo synthetic paper.

He is the Featured Artist in The Bank Street Gallery.

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Registration is now open for AVA's Spring After School Classes + Summer Art Camps!

And there's still space available in our Spring Vacation Camps, April 14-18.

Crazy Comix for ages 6-8 with Karl Neubauer, Fridays, April 25-June 6, 3:30-5 pm - Register Now

ArtStop Open Studio for Middle Schoolers with Mary Sithavady, Fridays, April 25-June 6, 3:30-5 pm - Click Here for More Info

AVA's After School classes begin April 21, and Summer Art Camps run every week in the morning and afternoon from June 16-Aug 15. There are classes and camps in the Art of Play, Pottery, Fiber Arts, Painting & Drawing, and much more!

After School Classes
Youth Camps

Upcoming Classes & Workshops

Collage & Mixed-media Open Studio with Anastasia Tambakis, Thursdays, April 17-June 12, 6-7:30 pm - Open Studio: $260 to register for all sessions or $30 per session - Register Now

Beginning & Continuing Watercolor: Creating Compositions with Joan Hoffmann, session 1: Fridays, May 2-23, 9:30 am-12 pm - Register Now

session 2: Wednesdays, May 7-28, 6-8:30 pm - Register Now

Plein Air with Watercolors with Jennifer Brown, Tuesdays, May 20-June 10, 10 am-12 pm - Register Now

Anatomy for Figure Drawing with Chalice Mitchell, Saturday, May 17, 10 am-4 pm - Register Now

All Classes for Adults

Financial Assistance is Available for All Classes & Camps

Seeking Storytellers

The Mudroom:

"Why or Why Not?"


Deadline for submissions:

May 16, 2025



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Community Programs 

ArtReach-Live Artist Demos

Community Arts Open Studio

Fiber Arts Studio | ArtStop

NEW! Photography

Senior Art | Art Lab

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New Photography Community Program at AVA


  • Monthly Meetings
  • Photowalks
  • Monthly Online Assignments
  • Workshops & More


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AVA Community News

Olivia Janna Genereaux

ART AT PLAY EXHIBIT

Reception & Artist Talk: April 24, 4-6 PM

Converse Free Library

38 Union Street Lyme, NH

April 3-June 27, 2025

Upper Valley Women's Circle

AVA Gallery, Johnson Sisters' Lounge (2nd Floor)

Saturday, April 26, 2-3:30 PM

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The Bank Street Gallery at AVA showcases and sells fine art and craft created by AVA Artist Members. Offering a diverse selection—including paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculptures, and more—there’s something for everyone. All artwork is available for purchase. Have a Look...

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